Testing Information and Schedules

As part of the registration process, you will be required to complete a placement test. These scores are used to determine appropriate course placement. At Blackhawk Technical College, we offer the Accuplacer assessment at no charge to first-time testers.

Accuplacer Testing Requirements

When you are ready to test, select a date from the testing schedule below. You may start your test between the hours listed; however, keep in mind that you should allow yourself at least two hours for testing. No Accuplacer tests will start after 2:00 p.m.

No appointment is needed. Please bring a photo ID with you (i.e. driver’s license). First-time testers will need to stop at Express Services to receive a student ID number prior to testing.

Prior to testing, please review the TESTING POLICIES at the end of this page.

Course Placement Retest

This test has a $10.00 fee which should be paid at Express Services. No appointment is needed. Please present your receipt and photo ID to the Testing Center staff on the day of testing. It is important that you arrive early as tests begin on time and no late admittance will be allowed. You will have 20 minutes to complete the test.

Prior to testing, please review the TESTING POLICIES at the end of this page.

When you are ready to test, select a date from the Testing Schedule below. You may start your test between the hours listed; however, you will NOT be able to start an exam 30 minutes prior to closing hours. Please note: computer-based exams are subject to computer availability.

No appointment is needed. Please bring a photo ID with you (i.e. driver’s license).

Prior to testing, please review the TESTING POLICIES at the end of this page.

Blackhawk Technical College offers Safety and Pollution Testing in accordance with https://sp2.org. This is a required test for students in the Auto Mechanic and Diesel Mechanic programs. To get started, please contact Eva Frazier at calling (608) 757-7666 or efrazier@blackhawk.edu.

What is S/P2?

S/P2 is the automotive industry standard for online safety and pollution prevention training, with courses that provide the knowledge and skills necessary for employees and students to complete their work effectively, efficiently, and safely. S/P2 industry-specific content helps managers, technicians, safety supervisors, shop owners, instructors, and students alike stay safe and compliant on the job or in the classroom.

Collision, Mechanical, and Claims Staff courses are available to businesses, whereas overview and awareness courses are available for Automotive, Construction, Cosmetology, and Culinary instructors and students at high schools, career and technical education schools, and colleges and universities.

TEAS testing is used as part of the admission process for various programs related to Health Sciences. Each program listed below may have additional requirements for clinical readiness:

Dental Assistant

Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Medical Assistant

Nursing

Nursing Assistant

Physical Therapist Assistant

Radiography

Please see an advisor for information regarding program-ready requirements.

TEAS for Nursing Students

This test has a $70 fee and is only available at Central Campus. To sign-up and pay for testing, visit the ATI Testing site. Prior to testing, please review the TESTING POLICIES at the end of this page.

TEAS Allied Health for PTA and Radiography Students

This test has a $70 fee and is only available at Central Campus. To sign-up and pay for testing, visit the ATI Testing site. Prior to testing, please review the TESTING POLICIES at the end of this page. Please note: this test was formerly named Health Occupations Basic Entrance Test (HOBET).

Blackhawk Technical College offers Typing Tests for the following programs:

Program

Time Allotted

Speed/Error Goals

Other

Medical Assistant

three minutes

30 wpm/ 3 errors

no cover on keyboard

Medical Admin Coder

five minutes

30 wpm/ 5 errors

no cover on keyboard

Admin Support Professional

five minutes

40 wpm/ 5 errors

no cover on keyboard

If you are in one of these programs, you may take the typing tests as many times as you want. When practicing, you should put one space after a period, hyphen, backspace, or returns. When completed, a copy of your score will be sent to admissions to be added to your student record.

A valid photo ID is required. – The photo ID must display your first and last name and should match the name on the test.

Coats, jackets, or sweaters that button or zip on the front are NOT permitted. If it zips, buttons, or opens in the front, the clothing must be placed in a locker. If you think you will be cold, please wear a sweatshirt or sweater that does not zip up or button up.

Hats of any kind, hoodies, head scarfs, doo-rags, sunglasses, or similar clothing must be removed and placed in a locker.

Only items specified by your instructor will be allowed in the testing room. All other belongings must be placed in a locker located outside of the Testing Center. The following items are not permitted in the testing room:

These items must be placed in a locker due to testing security issues. If you are caught with any of these items in the testing room, your exam will be terminated. Cell phones must be placed on silent or turned off prior to being placed in the locker.

If you are caught cheating, your test and materials used will be taken and submitted to your instructor as is. Your instructor will be contacted regarding the incident.

Homework cannot be accepted by the Testing Center. Please make arrangements with your instructor.

Going in and out of the testing room is not allowed. If you leave the room, you will have completed your test and it must be turned in to the Testing Center staff. Once a test is handed in, it cannot be returned to you for any reason.

Please use the restroom before you enter the testing room. If you leave the room without permission of the test proctor, your exam will be considered complete and must be turned in as is.

If you require special arrangements, such as extensions and/or additional materials, you must make those arrangements with your instructor. The instructor must indicate these special arrangements on the make-up exam request form.

No exams are given beyond the specified date without VERBAL or WRITTEN permission from your INSTRUCTOR to the Testing Center staff.

Children are not allowed in the testing room. If you have children, please make arrangements for their care while you take your exam.

You will only need to make an appointment if a computer is needed for your test OR if you are taking a proficiency exam. All other tests are on a walk-in basis. Due to FERPA regulations, you must make your own appointments.

Please allow adequate time to check-in and receive instructions for your exam. No tests are distributed the last half-hour prior to closing under any circumstances. All tests will be collected at closing time of make-up exam specified times, regardless of your testing time remaining.

Come prepared and know the length of time allowed for your exam. Give yourself enough time to complete the exam and please be aware of Testing Center make-up exam hours. Multiple tests are proctored in the Testing Center and make-up exams have specific day and times.